Legal Insights
Our solicitors regularly share practical updates, guidance, and commentary on their specialist areas of law.
From changes in legislation to tips on managing legal challenges, these articles are written to help you stay informed and make confident decisions.
Talbots wins British Conveyancing Award for 2025
Our conveyancing team have been named the best Conveyancing firm in the Midlands and Wales at the 2025 British Conveyancing Awards. Our team were in attendance at 8 Northumberland Avenue for the 2025 British Conveyancing Awards, where we were shortlisted finalists in...
Help, my landlord is missing!
My landlord is missing, how can I still buy my freehold? A missing landlord can feel like a leasehold property owner's worst nightmare, particularly when you're pursuing the right to purchase your freehold. Many understandably assume that a vanished landlord equates...
The Party Wall Act
This blog is to explain the Party Wall Act and how it can affect you. The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 The Act provides a framework for preventing or resolving disputes in relation to party walls, party structures, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring...
Risks of a DIY will…you get what you pay for!
DIY wills are often seen as a quick and cost-effective way to set out your wishes. And believe me, I can understand the temptation to download a free DIY Will or pay a fraction of the price you would a solicitor for a Will. They can appear to be a cost-saving and...
Stamp Duty Land Tax is changing
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates are changing as of 1st April 2025, affecting property and land purchases across England and Northern Ireland. This is likely to have an impact on anybody looking to purchase in the next few months. Here is what you need to know: Why is...
What does the budget mean for farmers?
Rachel Reeves' first budget as Chancellor brought widespread change to a variety of communities, with farmers among the most impacted. Dan Pegg, one of the senior directors in our Agriculture team, breaks down what farmers can expect as part of the changes. In the...
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